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MK11 WGM

2011 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,746 mi
Last recorded90,746 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 WGM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 90,746 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear tyre perished / splitting

Offside Front road wheel damaged

number plate lights deteriated

tpms

Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 84,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,928 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 83,876 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Mirror Cover Crack

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,767 miles

Central and rear exhaust supports show signs of corrsion

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper and front splitter (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to to bumper iron (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside sills covered unable to make a full inspection

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

nearside self leveling arm slighty damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2020 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central and rear exhaust supports show signs of corrsion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear upper trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside sills covered unable to make a full inspection

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened caliper spring appears weak (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 74,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened caliper spring appears weak (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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MK11 WGM is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK11 WGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK11 WGM registered?

MK11 WGM is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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